May 2018 – Page 2 – 97.3 Apple FM

Crews called to lorry on fire on M5 between Junctions 25 and 26

26th May 2018 0

Two fire crews from Taunton were called to a lorry on fire on the M5 between Junctions 25 and 26 at 14:12 this afternoon (Saturday). Crews confirmed that there had been a small fire that […]

Bridgwater man appears in court charged with rape

26th May 2018 0

A 19-year-old man has appeared in court charged with rape. Iosif Constantin, from Monmouth Street in Bridgwater, has been charged with the rape of a woman in the town on 13 May. He has appeared […]

Family festival for blue beauty

26th May 2018 0

A wildlife charity is encouraging Somerset schoolchildren to come face to face with the UK’s rarest butterfly this summer. Butterfly Conservation (BC) is hosting a free family festival in Somerton on Thursday 31 May, to […]

Pushing the boat out this weekend?

25th May 2018 0

Devon and Somerset plays host to a variety of waterways from marinas, canals, lakes, coastal inlets, harbours and quays. This bank holiday weekend is typically when the boat season will be really getting under way. […]

Man convicted of attempting to murder Taunton D-Day veteran

25th May 2018 0

A 40-year-old man who attacked a Second World War veteran with a hammer while carrying out a burglary at his home has been convicted of attempted murder. Following a trial at Taunton Crown Court, 40-year-old […]

Taunton School donate £1000 to the ‘Love Musgrove’ MRI scanner campaign

25th May 2018 0

Taunton School has donated £1000 to the ‘Love Musgrove’ MRI scanner campaign, as its chosen spring term charity. Students raised the money during the infamous “RaG” week (Raising and Giving), taking part in lots of […]

Over 1,000 babies born smokefree in Somerset

24th May 2018 0

Smokefree Somerset Alliance recently celebrated the news that over 1,000 babies have now been born smokefree as a result of the Mums2Be Smokefree service since its start. Smoking is the number one cause of preventable […]

Highway grass cutting season is underway

24th May 2018 0

The 2018 roadside grass-cutting season is now underway with contractors in action across Somerset to help keep road users safe. As the highway authority, Somerset County Council cuts roadside verges to a minimum of one […]

Popular Home Library Service Needs Volunteer Co-Ordinators to grow

23rd May 2018 0

Calling all book lovers! A popular home library service run by Royal Voluntary Service, the national volunteering organisation, is looking to grow its service for older readers across Somerset. Somerset Home Library Service brings books to […]

Taunton Triathlon this Saturday 26 May 5pm

23rd May 2018 0

This coming Saturday 26 May at 5pm will see the 8th running of Taunton Triathlon. Hosted at Taunton School on Staplegrove Road and organised by Yeovil based Immortal Sport. The race has always been very […]